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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-09
A BIG CONTRACT.
TIE NORFOLK AND WESTERN ROAD
SPREADING ITSELF.
A New Town to DO Establifhsd IN Eotto-
way-cotton Factory Scheme
at Lyochburg.
lspeclnl teleeram % tho pI.palch.l

IYNcHRURd. Va, December S.-Mr.
J. p. Pettyjohn, an enterprising builder
and contractor Of this city. to-day en-
tered into o contract with the Norfolk
and Western authorities to build at the
new railroad town which they propose TO
establish in Nottoway county between
Nottoway Courthouse and Burkeville a
twenty.one-s stall round-house, Machine
shop 40xl00 feet in dimension, a store
and oilhouse 40x60 feet in size,
and thirty dwellings for employees.
The contract price for the work is
$75, 600. The new town will occupy
about the same position on the eastern
division OF the road that Central City
does on the western division. The erec-
ton of the buildings there will be fol-
lowed by the demolition and removal Of
the round-house and repair shops in this
city, where the company hasn't sufficient
space 70 handle immense and increasing
traffic. Almost every foot of land owned
by it here is in actual use. and when the
double track is built from here to Cen
tral-which is only question Of brief
period--the yards here will scarcely
afford room for the necessary shifting.
The old round-house here has long
been'an eye-sore and greatly in the way.
It's demolition will make room for a
magnificent S75. 600 union depot. which
is already "down on the books " Of the
company and in the erection of which
the Virginia Midland will cooperate.
Mr. Pettyiohn has also been awarded
the contract for the erection OF a seven
tcen-stall round-house, machine-shop
Of forty by one hundred feet, store
and oil-house of forty by sixty feet. and
twenty-nine houses for operators at Blue
field, Tazewell county. for the sum OF
$50, 900. These buildings arc for the
use of the Clinch-Vallcy extension.
Both contracts are to be completed by
July LIST next.
The movement for the organization OF
a S200,000 cotton-mill in this city is
growing in favor daily, and the iu-
/ dications now are that this scheme will
be successfully accomplished. Since the
offer of Mr.. G. w. Palmer to take &c.
| 600 worth OF stock in the mill number OF
/ the leading businessmen here have signi'
fed their willingness to subscribe hbe-
rally. No city in the State has better
advantages than Lynchburg for cotton
manufacture, and if one mill is success
fully established and yields good diyi
dends others will follow in rapid success
sion.
Our banks hold over 81, 250,000 on
certificates of deposits yielding only 81
and per cent per annum, and much OF
this comparatively idle capital will flow
into this new channel. When 1t is once
thoroughly opened up the Hill City is
bound to come to the front
The tobacco breaks here to-day have
| been very heavy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-09
FRANCE.
81. Goblet wants Bouianser for War
Minister.

rBy Anglo.Amerlcan cable to tho Dispatch.l
PARIS, December Sit is stated that
NJ. Goblet, who has undertaken the task
of forming the Ministry, intends to de-
mand that General Boulanger shall DC
Minister OF War.
NJ. Paul de Roulede resigned the
presidency Of the Patriotic League be-
cause of disagreement with the Execu-
tive Committee in relation to his action
during the presidential crisis.
1t is reported this evening that the
Cabinet will be composed as follows
Goblet. President of the Council and
Minister of the Interior; Ribot, Minlst'r
of Justice Flourens, Minister Of For
eien Affairs; Ruiard, Minister of Eluca-
ton Loubet, Minister of Agriculture
Menard- Dorian, Minister of Public
Works; Clamageran, Minister OF FL
nance Siegfried,. Minister of Com
merce Bourgeoise, Minister of Marine
General Feyrier or General Thomasln,
Minister of War.
1t is not probable that the official an
nouncefnent OF the composition OF the
Cabinet will be published until Satur
day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-09
Notable Republican Gathering

BY telegraph to the Dspatcn.l
WASHINGTON. December S.-Probably
the most notable social gathering OF Re
pubhcan leaders ever held in this city
assembled at the clubhouse OF the he-
uublican National League this evening,
on the occasion Of the reception ten
dered by the league TO the National Re
publican Committee. Almost all the
Repubican members OF both branches
of CONGRESS, rs well as many excon-
oresslnen and woll-known Republican
politicians. we're present. Themembers of
the National Republican Committee and
the members Of the visiting delegations
here in behalf Of their respective cities
we're in attendance to q man. Flowers,
national flags, and portraits OF prominent
Republicans abouuded in al the rooms,
and placards bearing notices OF Repub-
lican doctrines were displayed through
ont the Honse. The main idea con-
tanned in the latter was protection 70
American industry and enterprise, and
this was the keynote OF all the speeches
delivered during the evening.
The speakers assailed the President
utterances on the tariff in his recent
message to Congress, and advocated pro-
lection 10 American labor. At times the
enthusiasm ran to high pitch. Speeches
were delivered by Senators Cullom,
Stewart of Nevada, Allison, Hawleyi
and Evarts; Murat Hastead, OF the
Cincinnati C0mmercidi-Gdsctte; Dele
cate Plummer of Dakota, aud Repre-
sentatives Cutcheon of Michigan. Nor
row of California, and McComas o.
MARYLAND.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-09
REFUSED a NEW TRIAL.
John mOst Sentenced 80 one Yeer's
imprisonment.
tBy telegraph to the Dispatch.l

tBy telegraph 70 tho Dlspatcn-J
New YoRK, December S.-John Most,
the Anarchist, who was convicted OF mis-
demeancs, was arraigned in the General
Sessions Court to-day. hi, counsel,
William Howe, argued on his behalf for
a new trial. lie contended that Most
had not been convicted on any fair evil
deuce. but that an unfair prejudice had
been Justified into the case. The july
convicted him because of sentiments
published in Most's books three years
$50. Counsel argued on behalf OF
liberty Of speech. One Of counseFs
grounds for asking a new trial was that
the Court did not direct an acqUittal I'M
der the evidence. Mr.. Howe maintained
that the verdict was contrary to law.
In conclusion, Mr. Howe said: "Ihis
defendant did not think he was tried as
a citizen. He was tried by the deeds OF
the Chicago men, On these grounds he
asked for a new trial
The assistant district attorney said IN
reply that he hoped Judge Cowing
would not subyert all precedents OF law
by reviewing the verdict.
Judge Cowing said he would deny the
motion. but that he would grant certi-
iicate to the supreme Court General
Term, where the whole case might be
heard.
When the clerk Of the court asked
Most what Inc had to say why sentence
should not be pronounced on him Most
in very dramatic manner said J.: " lour
Honor. from legal poiut of view 1t NAV
apoear very difficult TO stay sentence
when the jury has rendered their verdict
bnt tlere are certain occasions when the
Court should rise superior to jury hud
inc. No independent Judge Will Tor III
stance. pronounce capital punishment
mon a man OF whose innocence be l.
morally convinced, no matter what yer
diet the jury has entered. In the pres
ent case the issue is surely not one OF life
or death to my person, but the issue Is
far broader aud deeper one. There
fore. with all respect to your Honor
consider it my duty TO re
ply to your question why sen
fence should not be pronounced upof
John Most, 10 state that 1t IS III youl
province to-day to decide whether free
speech and lawful assemblaees are TO b'
destroyed in this country. The sentence
which your Honor is about 10 pronounce
will be enarafted upon tue history OF tn
1 United States. Punishment intlIcteC
upon an innocent man and broughtabou
/ by prejudice aud perjury is rather al
honor than shame to The sufferer, on
who suffers for his opinions sake.
again protest my innocence of guilt o
the offence for which / stand convicted
and appeal to your Honor to make use o
such discretion as lies within you
power. D." o,
Judge Cowing's only reply was 9Th
sentence OF the Court is tnat yon be con
fined in tho penitentiary Tor a period G
one wear without the fine" Then Mos
was taken back to the rombs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-09
Aus,rIa.s warIike preparations

IBy AnglO-Amercan cable to the Dispatch
VIENNA. December S.-The War Office
Is taking measures to permanently IN
crease the facilities by which troops can
be modified, and to place Galicia in a
better position for defence. The Prize
mysl fortress, the most important de-
fence work in the Province, Is being
surrounded by network OF railroads,
and track has been added to the
Hungarian Galician railroad, Other for
tihcatious are being erected.
These preparations will enable large
force to be thrown into Galicia at the
shortest notice. No extra force will be
stationed in Galicia.
Emperor Francis Joseph presided to-
day at the military council. Count hal-
noky, Imperial Prime Minister, was also
present. 1t was decided not to summon
delegations for the present, as Russia
has apparently stopped her menacinS
movements. Measures for the moblllza-
ton of troops were arranged, which
will be Immediately adopted should Rus
sia continue massing troops on the
frontier. The public is not unduly ex'
cited, but it is resolved 20 meet any at
tack that may be made with frmness
In leading circles the idea that Austria
intends to give Russia proyocation fol
war is repudiated.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-09
aHa=~
FneI Famine tn GanERs.


WICHITA, KAN, December S.-A wide
spread coal famine has prevailed through
the entire western part OF Kansas fer
some time. The railroad companies have
been shipping hundreds of carloads OF
coal through from Colorado to this city
and eastern points, but only once IN
while can they be induced to drop OF
load in the western part OF the state.
One night last week farmers captured
train of coal-cars and took what they
wanted. Private dispatches to this city
saw another mob OF settlers last night
took in charge another train and filed
their wagons. They left their names
and money to pay for what they took,
and told the train-hands that the railroad
company could arrest them If il wanted
10. some OF the farmers live fifty and
seventy five miles from the railroad, and
great suffering has been the result OF she
lack OF fuel. The settlers complain that
they are at the mercy Of the monopoly
and that they cannot get enough fuel 10
keep their families warm. Trouble Is
feared If the railroad does not furnish
fuel for the western settlers, as they
have grown desperate Upon one oil
the wagons which was filed with coal
last night was the motto: "Coas OF
Blood"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-09

decision OF the Supreme Cour. will leave
inc bondholders no option but to receive
ANY settlement the state may be inclined
70 give, and be glad to get il.
NOTES.
). Q. Teller, Of Richmond, has been
appointed index clerk of the House Uice
captain Hutchios, OF Danvillc.
Thomas Ingram, OF Kentucky. who
was momber Of Morgan's cavalry du-
ring the war, has been appointed janitor
OF the House Uico John a. Jones, OF
Virginia.
MIR. Hurt, the doorkeeper, has begun
70 mako removals. bat his friends say
they will be gradual and most of his en-
ployees will be allowed to remain until
after Christmas.
A telegram was received here this
morning announcing the death Of Mrs.
MILAN. wife OF Colonel Mcmillan, Of
Tennessee, and daughter of ex Governor
Brown, of that State. 1t was her illness
that has detained Colonel Mcmillan
from his seat in the House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-09
Horrible Death at Roanoke.

Especial telegram 10 inc blsphcn'l
Roanoke, VA, December S.-A terri
BILE accident occurred in the freight-yard
at this place at II o'clock this morning,
resulting in the instant death Of Mack
Harper, a colored boy about twelve years
old. A warrant had been issued for the
arrest of the boy for stealing coal from
the Pocahontas Coal Company. A boy
named BascOm Bernard was on the look
out for Harper. At the time above men
toned he saw Harper and a companion
PLAYING in some sand near the railroad
track. and started towards them. Harper
appeared very much frightened, and in
his effort to pass between two moving
freight cars stumbled and fell. One
wheel passed over his body, killing him
instantly and partially derailing the car
An inquest was commenced at II O'Clock
by Dr. H. V. Gray, coroner. After ex-
aiming ten witnesses the inquiry was
adjourned till 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-09

by Anglo American cable to the Dispatch.l
PEsrH, December SIN the best in
formed circles the situation arising from
the reinforcement of Russian troops in
Poland is not regarded as portending
any immediate danger. Nothing more
will be done yet beyond the sending of
warning to Russia that Austria is watch
full and will not leave unanswered any
further military measures that Russia
may take. Austria will not precipitate
counter measures because she does not
desire to leave Russia without loop
hole or 10 Give her retreat the appearance
Of being due to Austrian menace. 1t is
expected that Austria will grant to Rus
STA a brief delay for furnishing a spon-
taneouS explanation OF the massing OF
her troops. Meanwhile Austrian pre-
partitions will quietly continue. The
press regard matters in perfectly calm
sDirit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-09
FINANCIAL.
NEW YesE, saLrrsoav. AsD EIcd
MosD STOCK ExcaAsaxs
Grain, Provisions, Cotton, Tobacco, Tar-
psnsips, Resin, Tar, anc
Peanut Markets
Try telnrr,ph to the nispateh.l

NV YoRx. December s--rhe stock market
to-day wa, moderately active though specula-
ton was narrow ns usual OF late. Few htO~k-
monopolislng all Interest as we'll as business. ~
was somewhs. feyerssh and WEAK, now. Ner.
throughout The general feeliug IN the morn.
ing was less besrish. and London was buyer 0,
~ specatlos, aud supporting Uders appeafe1
In most ~ tho specialtios number OF adNerne
Influences we're soon brought 70 pear, however
The one that did tho most harm was tnat we
dividend on the Richmond and West Point pre-.
ferred would he passed, and mia supplemented
by Persistent attacks upon the stocks, msdg u
the special weak spot u me marset Lne 1ea,
decline, but the old bears and room
traders were prominent In hammering
the list Western Union sold own on
rumors Of trouble IN the Anglo Meste,n
Union Cable POOL and sharp drives were mHuo
against Union faciGc, Reading, end Lack
awanna. The only strong stock on the iist "as
Canadian Pacific, which was purchaser neaNty
yancss extending 20 a per cent but the adYan.
tage was not maintained, prices saggios on
slowly, While business became extremely our
Richmond and West Point became the special
point Of attack late In the day. wren me ms.net
showed much more animation aud the decline
became more general. There was some support
given the list late In the day when the decline
was checked. though there was no recovery, anu
the close was quiet but heavy az o. near Ca, we
lowest prices reached. The business of the DAY
amounted 10 ,87 shares. Almost everything
on the active list Is lower tonight, though Cana.
dian Pacific Is up ~. but Richmond eud Nest
Point lost 27s, the preferred =, aud other active
stocks we're lower from fractions up TO ~.
NEW YORK. December s.-A0on-stocKs que
and heavy. Money easy at 4a0 per cent TX
change Long, 4slK; snort iSiN. Governments
dull.
MISUNDERSTANDING duh and steady; long,
4S2; short. $50. Money easy at 4a6; closina
offered at ~ per cent SuD-Ircasury balances
Gold. $3.50 $4,000 currency, fl0,5S3Do0 Govern
ments dull: per cents, 12iN; ~ per cents
/ f07 State bonds dull.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-09
.X.-n,n,an,s Ml.sing vic.
nv tolegraph % the DIspatcn.l

fBy telegraph 20 INC bispo'-h'i
WAsHINGToN, December S.-A Young
farmer from Fairfax county, Va, visited
this city yesterday and exhibited TO In
spector Swindell, at police headquarters,
the picture Of good-looklng young
woman about twenty years old, who, he
said, was his wife. She formerly iveu
in this city. but had recently left him,
and he wanted the assistance of the po-
lice in his search for hiswife. 1t was on
the last Saturday in October. he said,
when he last saw her. On that day he
said he was visiting this city with his
wife and in the evening, while driving
through West Washington, she said she
wanted 10 do some shopping. She
stepped from the vehicle and entered a
store on NJ street. He waited for her,
but she did not return, and he has not
seen her since that time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-09


ST. LOUIS, December 8.-The latest
information from Tahlequah, Indian
Territory, is that the patience OF the
Downing party having become exhausted
waiting for the Senate to count and de-
clare the vote OF the late election for
chief and assistant chief of the nation,
they last evening swore in Judge Mays
as chief and Sam Smith as assistant
chief. and then conducted them to the
executive Office, where the late Chief
Bushyhead wa appraised of the situation
and requested peaceably vacate, which
he did. Notwithstanding this irregular,
il not revolutionary way OF inducing a
chief into office, no disturbance ensued
and Chief Mays says that order shall DO
fully preserved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-09
Tons Rnnni,s Captured.


CHICAGO. December 8.-A Fort Worth
special saws: After months of watching
and pursuit the ringleaders OF the famous
Bro6king gang Of thieves aud train-rob-
bers were last night taken to jail. The
entire ranger force of the Pan Handle, in
command OF Captain Nc Murray. and
the sherifs OF three counties, with their
deputies, have been at work on these
cases for nearly year. The scene OF
the depredations was i'll Childress, Will
baroer, BAYLOR, and adjoining portions
OF the State. The robbers lived i'll can
vons and caves, and were well-organ-
led band. All the big ranchmen have
suffered at their hands. and In one case
whole herd of cattle was stolen In
Greene county and taken to Kansas and
sold. The train on its arrival last night
had the appearance Of bearing little
army. Winchesters and revolyers appear
ing in large numbers The men placed
in the Iarrantcounty jail were Boode
BrookiDg. captain of the brigands G.
Spencer, Wyne Bell, J. Y. Burke, Mike
Swain. and sam. Prescott. Arizona Kid
and three others were left in Vernon
iail. The scene Of the crimes OF these
men is I76 miles from Fort Worth, but
they are brought here for fear Of res
cue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-09

els L. Patton. D. D., both Of Princeton
College. Populations from tbs New
York Southern society, the Produce tx-
change, the Ohio Society, the New York
College OF Music, and the Jewellers 30.
ourity Alliance, besides hundreds OF
prominent citizens, were present. The
pall-bearers we're Mayor Hewitt. Judges
John 4. Brady and Edward Patterson,
James O. Carter, Joseph H Choate, Wll-
liam Moire. John II. Flagler, john A.
Harde=borgh. and ex-Judge Hooper Van
Worst. The chief mourners were Mrs.
Sullivan and her only child, George
Hammond Sullivan. The interment wa:
in Greenwood.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-09
Alexandria Notes.

Especial tclogram 10 mo Dl7PaIVILT
ALEXANDRIA, VA, December 8.-Ihis
morning while the brick yard hands were
digging in clay-bank near Fort Runyon
a large mass of clay fell suddenly. VIII
liam Winters (colored), Of tins place was
caught and got his leg broken, thigh dis
located, and was otherwise severely IN
jured. ,.4
literary and musical entertainment last
night. the proceeds OF which we're for
the repairing of the old Smithheld
church, in Isle of Wight.
Mrs. Newton Laws, sister of Mrs. j..
Clinton Milbum, died at her home,
" Auburn" in Fauquier, to-day. She
was most estimable woman.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-09
Eighteen years in the Pcuitentiary.


PErERsBuRG, VA, December S.-The
trial of Molle Hardy (colored), indicted
for the murder Of child OF Mr.. WI
liam Williams, was concluded in the
County Court Of Prince George this al,
ternoon, with a verdict of guilty and
eighteen years in the penitentiary. Ex-
ceptions were fled, and a motion Tor q
new trial will be argued tomorrow
The convicted girl is only about fifteen
wears old, and was employed as nurse
for Mr.. Wllliams's child. She acknow-
lodged, after her arrest, that, becoming
tired of nursing, she gave the child some
concentrated lye, not. however with
the expectation Of causing death. inc
confession was admitted by the Court as
evidence and excepted to by the defence
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-09
10y telegraph to tho Dispatch.l

Council BLUE, Ia, December g.
An outgoing Kansas city. st. Joseph
and Council Bluff passenger train was
rnn into late last night by freight
train at Perciyal, and according TO the
reports of the officials, two tramps on
the freight train were killed. The pas
seneer train had stopped on account OF
n bot box. The hagman was sent back,
but the fog was so dense that the freight
engineer could not see his signal. The
track was blOckaded several hours.
Other reports state that the freight en-
cine went almost through q sleeper.
One passenger was killed and about
twenty injured. No names yet OBJ
tanned.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-09

against James b. White, Twelfth district
OF Indiana J. V. McDufiie against X.
G. Davidson, Fourth district of Alabama
Robert Smalls against William Elliott
Seventh district Of South Carolina : X.
]. Sullivan against Charles N. FELTON,,
Fifth district Of California George II.
Thobe against John @. Carlisle. Sixth
district Of Kentucky N. r. Wortiing-
ton against Philip 5. Post, Tenth district
of Illinois end Joseph D. Lynch against
William Vandever, Sixth district Of Cali
fOrnia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-09
Marriage i'm Accomack.
1snoeIai lelnrram to tho pIspateh.l

Especial Telegram 70 mo DI7paNu'I
TAsLEY, Va, December San inter
esting marriage took place at Bell Haven
in he lower part of Accomack county,
last night. the parties being Miss Sallie
Mann and MIR. l.. Ham Wyatt, two OF
the most popular young people OF that
vicinity. There were a number ofguests
present. who were handsomely enter
tanned at the residence OF the Dride
parents. There were many handsome
bridal presents. m W.
The remains of the late Thomas Wal
stou were buried of his home, near East
vile. today.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-09
MARKsTs BY TELEGRAPH.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK., December Cotton quiet: salos,
1l9 Dales uplands, love Orleans. lOsc net
receipts, 1880 bales: expOris-t0 Great Britain.
23132 bales: 10 the Continent, 3@Sj bales; stock,
q56,037 bales. Southern four steady aud quiet.
Wheat quiet: options opened gaze. higher, al
terwards declined Mai<c., closing WeaK noHf Tue
bottom: No. red. December. e0Ec.; January,
90afogIHc.: Nay, 9i1sa95Ac. Corn opened "a
nc. higher, closed weak With the advance part
ly lost; No. ?. December. b2hc.: January ga
Cislc May. G3Aa6iS.c. sOEts Nake. higher.
closing weak; No. 2. Deceusber 3sAas5sc c. [:
January, 8,5.a3sHc; May. S9;saDkc.; ". 2.
rot ISL ass &c mixed western, 37eayhc. Hops
Quiet. C0fiee-eair Rio nrm al SIa25; oplons
higher bot quiet; No. Rio, December, SIS 25a
1885; January. sl4e0asi5.i0; Nay. S4 1881 W.
sugar stoaGy and quiet; re5ned rrm. Rice
0rm. Cotton seed oil quiet Rosin dull at si.O5a
81 10. Turpentlne dull at Shc. Hides steady
and quiet. Wool quiet anc unchanged PORK
dun aud easier; meas. ais 25asi5.50 Tor one year
old, slA 50asif.75 Tor two years old. Beef duli !
cut-meats quiet and arm. Iiddles dun Lard
sai0 points lower closing weak ses'srn s ~ s
s79l frelgh,s dull